Brachial Plexus Injuries

The Brachial Plexus

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that sends signals from the spinal cord to the muscles of the shoulder, arm and hand. The brachial plexus runs from the neck, under the collar bone, and into the arm to provide both movement and sensation.

When an injury strikes this region or pulls the head away from the shoulder, these nerves can suffer damage.

Symptoms

Mild brachial plexus injuries result in tingling and weakness in the arm. This will generally go away on its own.

Numbness and paralysis in the arm and/or hand signifies a more severe brachial plexus injury. In these cases, it is important to determine whether the injury will recover with time, or if surgery will be required in order to restore movement to the arm.

Our expert team provides a comprehensive approach in the diagnosis and management of severe brachial plexus injuries.